Shellbrook No. 493 district, Saskatchewan, Canada

Places to visit near Shellbrook

Shellbrook is a town in Shellbrook No. 493 district, Saskatchewan, Canada, home to about 1,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 1 forts & heritage and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Sturgeon Lake Regional Park (35 km), Isbister Lake (39 km) and Fort Carleton Provincial Park (49 km).

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Shellbrook at a glance

Location
Shellbrook No. 493 district, Saskatchewan, Canada
Population
about 1,192
Coordinates
53.2168° N, 106.4011° W
Places within 50 km
70 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Shellbrook

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shellbrook: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shellbrook

152 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is Callaghan Lake (Sjö I Kanada, Saskatchewan, Lat 53,17, Long (10 km); the best-known is Sturgeon Lake Regional Park (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Shellbrook

31 churches within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is St. John's Lutheran Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shellbrook

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is Fort Carleton Provincial Park (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Shellbrook

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is Badger Island (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Shellbrook

10 parks within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is Veteran's Memorial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Shellbrook

10 museums within 100 km of Shellbrook. The closest is Vintage Power Machines (49 km); the best-known is Mann Art Gallery (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shellbrook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 245 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shellbrook
  2. 33 km Nisbet Provincial Forest · nature spot, Duck Lake No. 463
  3. 36 km Fort Carleton Provincial Park · fort, Duck Lake No. 463
  4. 58 km Iroquois Lake · lake, Spiritwood No. 496
  5. 23 km Isbister Lake · lake, Spiritwood No. 496
  6. 60 km Sturgeon Lake Regional Park · lake, Shellbrook No. 493
  7. 35 km Back to Shellbrook

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How to reach Shellbrook

    All places near Shellbrook by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shellbrook by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50152Callaghan Lake (Sjö I Kanada, Saskatchewan, Lat 53,17, Long (10 km)
    Churches931St. John's Lutheran Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage114Fort Carleton Provincial Park (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves211Badger Island (41 km)
    Parks410Veteran's Memorial Park (1 km)
    Museums110Vintage Power Machines (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Canwood Regional Park (23 km)
    Beaches & coast14Peter Pond Point (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Red Deer Hill (51 km)
    Other attractions03Northern Lights Casino (54 km)
    Temples01Masonic Temple (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01National Shrine of the Little Flower (96 km)
    Waterfalls01La Colle Falls Hydroelectric Dam (99 km)

    Shellbrook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shellbrook?

    Sturgeon Lake Regional Park (lake, about 35 km), Isbister Lake (lake, about 39 km), Veteran's Memorial Park (monument, about 1 km), Kinsmen Park (park, about 1 km), St. John's Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km), Centennial Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shellbrook?

    70 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 1 fort, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shellbrook?

    Callaghan Lake (Sjö I Kanada, Saskatchewan, Lat 53,17, Long, about 10 km by road; Castle Lakes (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Shellbrook?

    St. John's Lutheran Church, about 2 km by road; Immanuel Lutheran Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shellbrook?

    Fort Carleton Provincial Park, about 49 km by road; Keyhole Castle National Historic Site of Canada (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shellbrook?

    Start in Shellbrook, visit Nisbet Provincial Forest, then Fort Carleton Provincial Park, then Iroquois Lake, then Isbister Lake, then Sturgeon Lake Regional Park, and drive back — about 245 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shellbrook?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Shellbrook

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shellbrook’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Shellbrook on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.